Nine-spined Stickleback Pungitius pungitius
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Pungitius pungitius
Origin region
Northern Europe
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
45
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
8.0–18.0
pH
6.80–8.00
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–5.00
Habitat & environment
Northern Europe
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Bubble-nest style; paternal care.
Notes
Smaller, tolerant of cool water; delicate with boisterous fish.